Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (29 motions)
26 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda be adopted as distributed by the Clerk with the following additions: a) SRPI.22.021 - Parks Plan, Recreation Plan, and Culture Plan Review - Key Findings and Directions - (
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Referred
That the minutes of Council Public Meeting C#05-22 held February 16, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of Council Meeting C#06-22 held February 23, 2022 be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried Unanimously
That the minutes of the Heritage Richmond Hill meeting HRH#01-22 held February 15, 2022 be adopted as amended and the following recommendation be approved:
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
March 9, 2022 C#09-22 a) That the Heritage Permit Application to repaint and repair the exterior of the building and replace the barrier-free ramp at 19 Church Street North (The Amos Wright House), as described in staff report SRPI.22.007, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the Heritage Permit Application to repaint and repair the exterior of the building at 376 Church Street South, as described in staff report SRPI.22.027, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the Heritage Permit Application to repaint and repair the exterior of the building at 1370 Elgin Mills Road East, as described in staff report SRPI.22.029, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the contract for provision of Compressor Repairs/Overhauls at Various Arenas and replacement of Alfa Plate and Frame gaskets be awarded non-competitively to CIMCO Refrigeration for a cost not exceeding $150,000 (exclusive of taxes), pursuant to Appendix “B”, Part I, Section (c) of the Procurement By-Law 113-16. March 9, 2022 C#09-22 b) That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute any necessary documentation to effect the contract.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That the “Summary Report” of Richmond Hill’s drinking water system, as set out in staff report SRCS.22.04 and as required under Schedule 22 of O. Reg. 170/03, be received; b) That the “City of Richmond Hill Drinking Water Annual Report 2021” regulatory reporting for municipal drinking water systems as contained in Appendix 1 to staff report SRCS.22.04 and as required under Section 11 of O. Reg. 170/03, be received; c) That the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Distribution System Drinking Water Inspection Report 2021 for Richmond Hill’s drinking water system as contained in Appendix 2 to staff report SRCS.22.04, be received; d) That updates and information regarding the Quality Management System Report 2021, as contained in Appendix 3 to staff report SRCS.22.04, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the following additional clause be added to paragraph b) of the main motion: iii) Add a new paragraph that permits candidates to submit correspondence for inclusion on the public Agenda for the Appointment meeting, provided that the correspondence shall be a maximum of 10 pages and have a minimum 11 point font (or otherwise comply with accessibility regulations). Motion to Amend
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
a) That staff report SRCFS.22.008, regarding technical amendments to the "Procedures to Appoint an Individual to Fill a Vacancy", be received; b) That the amended “Procedures to Appoint an Individual to Fill a Vacancy,” attached as Attachment B to staff report SRCFS.22.008, be approved, with the following additions: i) Add the following sentence to Paragraph 3 “The names of individuals who have submitted the required forms and those who subsequently withdraw shall be posted on the City’s website.”; ii) Add a new paragraph that delegations from the public be permitted at the Appointment Meeting immediately prior to the candidate presentations; iii) Add a new paragraph that permits candidates to submit correspondence for inclusion on the public Agenda for the Appointment meeting, provided that the correspondence shall March 9, 2022 C#09-22 be a maximum of 10 pages and have a minimum 11 point font (or otherwise comply with accessibility regulations). A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan Opposed: (0): None
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried Unanimously
That Graham Churchill, representing A Better Richmond Hill, be permitted to respond to Council's questions.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried
a) That staff report SRCFS.22.009 regarding continuation of electronic Council and Committee meetings after COVID-19, be received; b) That Council directs that the ability to participate electronically in Council and Committee meetings be maintained following the end of COVID-19 pandemic; c) That the amendments to the Procedure By-law No. 74-12 as amended, as set out in Attachment “C” to staff report SRCFS.22.009, be approved and the Clerk be directed to place the necessary amending By-law on the March 23, 2022 Council agenda for enactment. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan March 9, 2022 C#09-22 Opposed: (0): None
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Councillor Muench
Carried Unanimously
a) That Staff Report SRPI.22.019 regarding the applications submitted by Young MCD Inc., for 0, 47 and 59 Brookside Road, 12 and 24 Naughton Drive and 0, 11014, 11034, 11044 and 11076 Yonge Street, be received for information purposes; b) That the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) be advised as follows: i) That Council supports the proposed revisions to the approved Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and draft approved Plan of Subdivision as provided in Appendices “B” and “C” and as illustrated on Map 6 of Staff Report SRPI.22.019; and, c) That appropriate City staff be directed to appear at the Ontario Land Tribunal as necessary in support of Council’s position concerning the proposed revisions.
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
a) That the correspondence from Allie McHugh, Metrolinx, dated February 11, 2022, regarding the Environmental Project Report Addendum for the Yonge North Subway Extension, be received.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
a) That Staff Report SRPI.22.021 be received and that Council endorse the Key Directions Report for the Parks Plan, Recreation Plan, and Culture Plan Review (Appendix A) and receive the Background and Preliminary Needs Assessment Report (Appendix B) for information; b) That all comments on the key directions outlined in Staff Report SRPI.22.021 and Appendix A be
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, seconded by Councillor Chan
Referred
That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli regarding Pickleball Courts in Richmond Hill, be received: March 9, 2022 C#09-22 1. Harry He, 52 Summitcrest Drive, dated March 5, 2022; 2. Andy Tey, 48 Penwick Crescent, dated March 5, 2022; 3. Ron Schneider, 401-7805 Bayview Avenue, Thornhill, dated March 5, 2022; 4. Brian Donghui Rim, 30 Benjamin Hood Crescent, Thornhill, dated March 6, 2022; 5. Danny Pivnick, 259 Ellerslie Avenue, North York, dated March 7, 2022; 6. Sandee Sharpe, 43 Springhead Gardens, dated March 7, 2022; 7. Ron Li, 25 Kew Gardens, dated March 7, 2022; 8. Ildiko Sutters, 11 Lorraine Street, dated March 8, 2022; 9. Michael Wong, resident of Rideau Drive, dated March 8, 2022; 10. Silvia Rotolo, 29 Glouster Court, dated March 8, 2022; 11. Xiaoying Piao, 253 Selwyn Road, dated March 8, 2022; 12. Rosemary Blois, 204-55 Trayborn Drive, dated March 7, 2022; 13. Catherine Pawlick-Grimes, 30 Geranium Court, dated March 7, 2022; 14. Earl Chong, resident of Rockwell Road, dated March 7, 2022; 15. Chunhui Vivian Li, 54 Ridgestone Drive, dated March 8, 2022; 16. Peter Kostin, 46 Brillinger Street, dated March 8, 2022; 17. Shao Zhu, 54 Ridgestone Drive, dated March 8, 2022; 18. Tony Pagnanelli, 3 Pearson Avenue, dated March 8, 2022; 19. Kwanhoon Kevin Cho, resident of Castleridge Drive, dated March 7, 2022; 20. Susan Chan, 11 Leicester Road, dated March 8, 2022; 21. Hellen Rosen, 11 Brookmill Drive, Thor
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the following correspondence related to the Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli regarding a Soccer Bubble in Richmond Hill, be received: 1. Cathy Volpe, 165 Richmond Street, dated March 7, 2022; 2. Cristian Volpe, 165 Richmond Street, dated March 7, 2022; 3. Laila Volpe, 165 Richmond Street, dated March 7, 2022; 4. Sophie Smith, 159 Richmond Street, dated March 7, 2022; 5. Paolo Volpe, 165 Richmond Street, dated March 7, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the Parks Plan, Recreations Plan and Culture Plan Review- Key Findings and Directions, be received: 1. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, dated March 8, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding Technical Amendments to the Procedures to Appoint and Individual to Fill a Vacancy be received: 1. Arnold B. Schwisbert, BYLD Barristers, dated March 8, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
That the following correspondence regarding the proposed applications submitted by Yonge MCD Inc. for 0, 11014, 11034, 11044, and 11076 Yonge Street, be recieved: 1. Jeffrey Streisfield, Landlaw, dated March 8, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
March 9, 2022 C#09-22 That the member motion of Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, titled Indigenous Cultural Centre, be
Moved by Mayor West, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Referred
That the first operative clause of the Motion be amended to read as follows: That staff be authorized to take all steps necessary to facilitate the rent- free user agreement between the City of Richmond Hill and the Indigenous Action Committee (IAC) for a 1 year pilot project at an appropriate City facility. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan Opposed: (0): None March 9, 2022 C#09-22 Motion to Amend
Moved by Councillor Liu, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Chan
Whereas Richmond Hill recognizes the need for an Indigenous Cultural Centre; and Whereas the Indigenous Action Committee in Richmond Hill has committed to running this Cultural Centre; and Whereas it has been recommended by staff that the Eyer Homestead be repurposed; Now Therefore Be It Resolved: That staff be authorized to take all steps necessary to facilitate the rent- free user agreement between the City and Indigenous Action Committee (IAC) for a 1 year pilot project at an appropriate City facility, And that staff report back with progress at the next Council meeting on March 23, 2022. A recorded vote was taken: In favour: (8): Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola, Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, and Councillor Chan Opposed: (0): None
Moved by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli, seconded by Councillor Beros
Carried Unanimously
That the Member Motion of Regional or Local Councillor Perrelli, regarding Pickleball Courts in Richmond Hill, be
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Chan
That the Member Motion of Regional or Local Councillor Perrelli, regarding Soccer Bubble in Richmond Hill, be
Moved by Councillor Muench, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz
Carried
In favour (8): Councillor DiPaola, Councillor Perrelli, Councillor Beros, Councillor Muench, Councillor Liu, Mayor West, Councillor Cilevitz, Councillor Chan
That the following By-laws be approved: 16.1 By-law 36-22 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control 16.2 By-law 37-22 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control 16.3 By-law 43-22 - A By-law to Remove Certain Lands from Part Lot Control
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Liu
Carried Unanimously
That By-law 48-22, A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at this meeting, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Cilevitz, seconded by Regional and Local Councillor DiPaola
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned.
Moved by Councillor Chan, seconded by Councillor Cilevitz